Just want to say I had a FANTASTIC time at the MCACN Car Show in Chicago Sat. It was especially nice to run into dozens of my customers and their cars, many of whom I have never seen/met before for the most part. Also, many of the OCW/OCA/TOA members were present as well. The Oldsmobile presence was INTENSE, especially the FOURANADO, which was a true show stopper!
The factual story behind this car from concept/creation and how it is today is quite an interesting bit of Olds/Toronado nostalgia. I'll do an article for the FWDriver for sure. I have exclusive access to unpublished photos and interviews that the general public is not privy to.
The Fouranado
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- Years Owned: 1966/67 Toronados (several). 1934 Olds F-34 1934 Olds L-34 (with side mounts) 1977 Eldorado
- Location: Milwaukee, WI
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The Fouranado
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Sparky
TOA# 116
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TOA Technical Advisor Carburetors
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- TOA Membership Number: 102
- Years Owned: 1968 Toronado, silver owned since Dec1986/Jan 1987 to present
1968 W-34 Toronado (totaled 3/9/03), blue, owned since August 1994
1968 W-34 Torondo, gold, loaded with many rare options, owned since 2003
1968 W-34 Toronado, red, bought in Nov/Dec of 2005, Was Lot#609 for Barrett-Jackson auction, March of 2005 . Firdst two "owners", was GM employees. I'm still in contact with Bob B. (OLds Zone Rep for North CArolina, retired 1992).
I aslos have a white 1985 Buick Riveria, that I would like to trade for another Toronado, or an old Ford pick-up truck. - Location: Sebago,Maine
Re: The Fouranado
Greg,
Did you notice if this Olds have a OJ or OM transmission code?
I've heard Hemming Muscle Machines magazine going to a gig write up on this rig.
Did you notice if this Olds have a OJ or OM transmission code?
I've heard Hemming Muscle Machines magazine going to a gig write up on this rig.
Re: The Fouranado
I have a photo of a possibly a second car and its trans tag is OM .... they are painted differently!
Bill
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TOA #1
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- Years Owned: 1966/67 Toronados (several). 1934 Olds F-34 1934 Olds L-34 (with side mounts) 1977 Eldorado
- Location: Milwaukee, WI
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Re: The Fouranado
Bill... the are the best two pictures I can find for you...hope this helps!
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Sparky
TOA# 116
TOA Vice President
TOA Technical Advisor Carburetors
http://www.sparkyscarbs.com
- Sparky
- Posts: 46
- Joined: Sun May 17, 2009 7:56 am
- TOA Membership Number: 116
- Years Owned: 1966/67 Toronados (several). 1934 Olds F-34 1934 Olds L-34 (with side mounts) 1977 Eldorado
- Location: Milwaukee, WI
- Contact:
Re: The Fouranado
Also the TC..
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Sparky
TOA# 116
TOA Vice President
TOA Technical Advisor Carburetors
http://www.sparkyscarbs.com
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- Posts: 66
- Joined: Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:27 pm
- TOA Membership Number: 102
- Years Owned: 1968 Toronado, silver owned since Dec1986/Jan 1987 to present
1968 W-34 Toronado (totaled 3/9/03), blue, owned since August 1994
1968 W-34 Torondo, gold, loaded with many rare options, owned since 2003
1968 W-34 Toronado, red, bought in Nov/Dec of 2005, Was Lot#609 for Barrett-Jackson auction, March of 2005 . Firdst two "owners", was GM employees. I'm still in contact with Bob B. (OLds Zone Rep for North CArolina, retired 1992).
I aslos have a white 1985 Buick Riveria, that I would like to trade for another Toronado, or an old Ford pick-up truck. - Location: Sebago,Maine
Re: The Fouranado
Thank you for sharing!
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